Each of the databases in this section are ideal for answering point of care questions. They are succinct and user friendly.
They include:
ClinicalKey provides access to journals, ebooks, practice guidelines, patient education, drugs, multimedia, and instructional videos on medical procedures, including content from MD Consult and First Consult. Note for Textbook users: please be aware that the library does not permanently own any of the ClinicalKey ebooks and Elsevier can remove, add, or update editions at any time. This keeps the collection fresh and up to date, but the library cannot guarantee the long term access of any edition or title in ClinicalKey.
To download e-book chapters you must register for and sign in to a free personal account.
To learn more about using ClinicalKey visit the Resource Center.
ClinicalKey for Nursing is a clinical resource from Elsevier that includes journals, books, practice guidelines, nursing scales, Mosby's Evidence-Based Nursing Monographs, Procedures Consult, and more. Note for Textbook users: please be aware that the library does not permanently own any of the ClinicalKey ebooks and Elsevier can remove, add, or update editions at any time. This keeps the collection fresh and up to date, but the library cannot guarantee the long term access of any edition or title in ClinicalKey. To download e-book chapters you must register for and sign in to a free personal account.
DynaMed provides clinical decision support solutions, healthcare business intelligence, medical journals, medical e-books and medical reference information. Evidence-based content is written by a world-class team of physicians who synthesize the evidence and provide objective analysis to help clinicians in their daily practice.
The DynaMed database will adapt to your mobile or tablet browser. However, there is also an app available.
Instructions for accessing the DynaMed app:
1. Create a personal account by going to DynaMed (it is easiest to do this on a desktop or laptop)
2. Click on person icon in the upper right corner
3. Click "Register now" and register using your @cuanschutz.edu email
4. Sign in once to confirm your account was created successfully
5. Install the app on your mobile device: Google Play Store or iTunes Store
6. Open the app and log in with your account username/password.
Provides current, evidence-based overviews on more than 8,300 topics in 16 medical specialties. For App instructions, see below.
UpToDate works on mobile and tablet browsers, but you can also get the UpToDate app for easier access anywhere.
How to install and access the UpToDate App:
Visit the UpToDate Mobile Support Page.
Visit UpToDate Help & Training for tutorials and tips.